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Threats of “Day Zero” in Mexico
In many post-apocalyptic movies and visualized scenarios, the most stressed-over resource, the one which battles are fought over and lives are lost, is water. Now, we must begin facing a reality where there may be a day in which we run out of drinking water; scientists have named it “Day Zero”. Mexico City is a…
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Steve Bannon’s Prison Sentence
Steve Bannon, a well-known ally of former President Trump, may be forced to go to jail. Like much else in America at the time, people are concerned about its effect on the presidential elections. The court case and conviction happened in 2022, after the January 6th capitol riot. Bannon was convicted of not providing the…
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The Vibrant Colors of a Butterfly’s Wings
A butterfly is said to be a powerful beacon of growth and new beginnings. They say,”This creature flutters its wings in an organic clock, each fluttering a moment until her time of rest.” Each wing of hers is a masterpiece, a canvas splattered by Mother Nature’s own choice of colours. However, it’s intriguing to know…
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Billionaire Dives to see the Titanic
Larry Connor, a seventy-four-year-old American real estate and technology businessman based in Ohio and a private astronaut certified by NASA, has expressed his interest in diving down to see and explore the Titanic shipwreck. This news comes almost a year after the tragic accident that made waves in the media: the sad death of five…
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South Africa’s New Government
The African National Congress (ANC), has been the ruling party for the past 30 years after the country was liberated from apartheid with their first president being Nelson Mandela. At the end of May, about 27 million South Africans exercised their civil rights and cast their votes to form a new government. This time round,…
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Gen Z’s Uprising Against The Finance Bill 2024
In the vibrant era of modern activism, social media serves as a transformative force, empowering individuals and communities to amplify their voices and mobilize for causes that resonate deeply. In the recent weeks of June, nowhere has this power been more palpable than in Kenya, where the Finance Bill 2024 which had sparked a groundswell…
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Hong Kong’s Tourism Troubles
For many global powers, tourism is a force to be reckoned with. Bringing together loads of different nationalities into a country, it facilitates the spread of culture and the permanence of a state’s influence in the global economy. This is why Hello Kitty, originating in Japan, is universally recognized and loved, and how your grandmother…
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US-China Chip War
The world keeps moving more and more to technology, causing more and more divide. Right now, there is a conflict between the United States and China over semiconductor technology that clearly shows the struggle for global technological dominance. Technology is not just useful in our everyday lives, but it also impacts economic power and national…
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Netflix’s Baby Reindeer: A Profound Look Into the Effects of Stalking & Abuse
If someone told you that a comedian produced and starred in a show called Baby Reindeer, what would your reaction be? Due to its inconspicuous title and background, you wouldn’t be wrong to assume that it was a show akin to perhaps Seinfeld, poking fun at the absurdities of daily life activities. In reality, the…
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